Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
Newell hasn't appeared in any of the Hawks' last four games while seeing most of his playing time in the G League of late, but he could re-enter the rotation Thursday against the Rockets while Atlanta is without Onyeka Okongwu (dental fracture) and Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles). The Hawks will likely prioritize Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko in the frontcourt ahead of Newell, though all three players could end up seeing major minutes Thursday if Jalen Johnson (calf) -- who is listed as questionable -- joins Okongwu and Porzingis on the sideline.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Back in G League
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The Hawks assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Newell has been a healthy DNP in each of the Hawks' last two games, so he'll head to the G League to get more reps. He has appeared in five games for College Park this season and has averaged 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Assigned to G League
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Atlanta assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Newell was recalled for Monday's contest against Milwaukee, recording six points, a steal and a block across 12 minutes. He is now on his way back to College Park, where he is averaging 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.0 threes across 27.7 minutes in four G League appearances.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Available Tuesday
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Newell (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
The 20-year-old big man has logged single-digit minutes in three of his last four games, so he's unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Iffy to face LAL
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Newell (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Newell sustained a right quadriceps contusion in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Warriors and was unable to return. Now, he's in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's contest. If the rookie first-rounder is ultimately ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye could see a slight bump in minutes.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Leaves early with quad injury
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Newell was unable to return to Sunday's 124-111 win over the Warriors after exiting with 4:16 in the second quarter due to a right quadriceps contusion. He finished with one rebound and one block over four minutes while missing his lone three-point attempt.
Newell will likely undergo further tests as the Hawks look to determine the severity of his injury, but for the time being, the rookie first-round pick's availability for Tuesday's game against the Lakers is in jeopardy. He had been on the fringe of the Atlanta rotation heading into Sunday, and even if Newell doesn't need to miss further time, he could nonetheless see his minutes disappear if Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and Zaccharie Risacher (knee) are both available Tuesday.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Nine points in 11 minutes
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Newell finished Friday's 110-87 victory over the Nuggets with nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 11 minutes.
Newell remained in the rotation, largely due to the fact that Atlanta was without a number of key pieces. While he has flashed some interesting upside this season, Newell's role is typically that of a depth piece. In 29 regular-season appearances, he has averaged 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Encouraging performance
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Newell recorded seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 victory over the Timberwolves.
Newell continues to flash some upside on both ends of the floor, flirting with his first career double-double. It appears as though Newell is now ahead of Mouhamed Gueye in the rotation, having played at least 16 minutes in four of the past five games. While he isn't someone we need to consider in standard leagues, he is a name to watch, especially if the injuries befall the roster at some point.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Strong two-way effort
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Newell racked up 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 126-123 loss to the Bulls.
Newell once again flashed his upside, producing on both ends of the floor. With Mouhamed Gueye sidelined due to a shoulder injury, Newell shifted up in the rotation, logging at least 20 minutes for the first time in his past 16 appearances. Although he does appear to have the makings of a decent fantasy player, it is unlikely we will see any sort of ceiling this season, given the Hawks' depth.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Recalled to NBA
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The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Newell joined College Park for Saturday's 113-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats, posting 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes. The rookie first-rounder is set to be available against the 76ers on Sunday, though he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Fails to score Tuesday
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Newell finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over seven minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 loss to the Wizards.
Newell failed to score for the fourth straight game, continuing what has been an uneventful season. He has played double-digit minutes only twice, both as a result of multiple injuries and lopsided results. In 12 appearances, he has averaged just 3.9 points in 8.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: First double-double of NBA career
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Newell totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during the Hawks' 117-100 loss to the Thunder on Saturday.
Newell didn't play Opening Night against the Raptors and saw the floor for just four minutes during the Hawks' win over the Magic on Friday. However, the rookie first-rounder got extended run Saturday due to the absences of Zaccharie Risacher (ankle), Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Newell took advantage of the playing time and showed high energy on the floor as he hauled in seven of the Hawks' 15 offensive rebounds en route to the first double-double of his NBA career. The No. 23 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft could carve out a consistent role for himself amidst a crowded Atlanta frontcourt if he continues to play well off the bench.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Returning to bench role
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Newell will be deployed off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Newell took full advantage of an opportunity to start Monday, totaling 19 points, eight boards, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes. However, he'll retreat to his usual role Thursday with most of Atlanta's usual starting five back in action.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Will start Monday
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Newell will start Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
With Atlanta resting most of its regulars, Newell will make his first start in an NBA preseason game. He'll be joined in the first unit by Jacob Toppin, N'Faly Dante, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Resting Sunday
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Newell (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Newell will sit out the squad's final Summer League game. He appeared in four outings this summer, during which he averaged 13.5 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 51.3 percent from the field in 24.9 minutes per game.
